Pronunciation: /riˈteɪk/
noun a new or second attempt at something, especially an exam or test
A1 I have to retake the test because I failed the first time.
A2 She is nervous about having to retake the exam next week.
B1 Students are allowed to retake the final exam if they don't pass the first time.
B2 After failing the driving test, he had to retake it the following week.
C1 The company policy allows employees to retake training courses to improve their skills.
C2 Despite his busy schedule, he decided to retake the college entrance exam to pursue a higher education.
verb to take or capture again, to attempt or undergo again
A1 I need to retake the test because I didn't pass it the first time.
A2 She retakes her driving exam next week after failing it last month.
B1 Students are allowed to retake the final exam if they don't achieve a passing grade.
B2 After failing the audition, she decided to retake acting classes to improve her skills.
C1 The company requires employees to retake safety training courses every year.
C2 He decided to retake the challenge of climbing Mount Everest after failing his first attempt.
formal The student decided to retake the exam in order to improve their grade.
informal I'm going to retake that test because I totally bombed it the first time.
slang I need to retake that quiz because I totally flunked it.
figurative Sometimes in life, we are given a chance to retake a situation and make it right.
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